For those who would be leaders, this book offers the model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of all those under his rule, including his troops, women, infants, non-Muslim subjects and even animals. ‘Umar was a 'hands on' leader who kept himself informed and consulted scholars and experts before every major decision.

Bilal bin Rabah whom Islam changed from a weak slave to a great hero, stood firm in the face of oppression and hence taught generations to come how a Muslim should act when his Faith is challenged.

During the Prophet's lifetime, Abu Bakr was an exemplary soldier on the battlefield; upon the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr (R) remained steadfast and, through the help of Allah, held this nation together.

The story you are about to read, 'Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al -Jarrah - The Nation's Trustworthy Man', discusses the life of one of the greatest Companions of the Prophet, Abu 'Ubaidah. He was one of the ten people whom the Prophet publicity promised their acceptance in to Paradise.